The recipe
- 1½ ozBourbon or Rye whiskey45 ml
- ¾ ozHoney23 ml
- 4 ozHot water120 ml
How to make it
- 1Warm a mug or heatproof glass with hot water and pour it out.
- 2Add the whiskey and honey.
- 3Top with hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
Garnish: A lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.
Variations: Use maple syrup for the honey, or aged rum or Cognac for the whiskey.
The ratio
2 : 1 : 5½
In parts, a Hot Toddy is 2 whiskey, 1 honey and 5½ water. Change one part and you have a cousin; the closest are below.
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